Photograph of Adam Medrano speaking at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Medrano can be seen standing behind a podium in the center of the photograph, looking down. He is clasping his hands over a sheet of paper on the podium. Kym Whitley is standing next to Medrano on the right side of the photograph, looking over at him.

Photograph of Adam Medrano speaking at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Medrano is standing behind a podium, looking down at a sheet of paper. A microphone and a large floral arrangement can be seen in front of the podium.

Photograph of Albertus Lewis, Jr. (left) with a woman (right) at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. They are sitting side by side at a dining table, facing to the right of the camera slightly. They are both smiling. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around a separate table in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of sunlight shining through dark, blurry vines which are densely packed together. [2014, Dallas, TX]

Photograph of three backup singers during a performance by Rhonda Ross at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. They are standing side by side, facing to the right of the camera and singing into microphones. They are all gesturing with their hands. Andrea Wallace (left) can be identified among the group.

Photograph of Andrea Wallace performing at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Wallace can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. She is singing into the microphone in front of her.

Photograph of Andrea Wallace performing at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Wallace can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. She is singing into the microphone in front of her.

Photograph of seven participants in the Roundtable Writer's Breakfast, "At Home with Black Theatre," hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Members of the group have been identified as: (l-r) Terrence Spivey, Curtis King, Eileen Morris, Tre Garrett, Regina Washington, Jiles King, and Lou Bellamy. They are standing side by side, facing to the left of the camera and smiling.

Photograph of attendees at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Guests are sitting around tables, conversing. A stage with decorations can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Guests can be seen sitting around tables, conversing. Two employees are standing in the center of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. They appear to be speaking. One of the employees is holding a tray in his right hand. A stage with decorations can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Guests can be seen sitting around tables, conversing. Several individuals are standing. A stage with decorations can be seen in the background on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Guests can be seen sitting around dining tables, facing away from the camera.

Photograph of the audience and speakers at the Heart of Mexico event in Dallas, Texas. They are seated in the audience section and appear to be clapping.

Photograph of a band playing at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Three men can be seen on stage, facing to the right of the camera slightly. They are playing (l-r) keyboard, trumpet, and drums.

Photograph of a band playing at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Four men can be seen on stage, playing (l-r) keyboard, trumpet, drums, and bass guitar. Food and beverage trays can be seen in front of the stage in the foreground of the photograph.

Photograph of Barbara Steele at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Steele can be seen standing on the left side of the photograph between two dining tables, facing the camera and smiling. She is resting each hand on the back of a chair. Individuals are sitting around a table on the right side of the photograph. One woman on the far right is looking back at the camera with a straight face. Other attendees can be seen conversing at tables in the background.

Photograph of Barbara Steele speaking at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Steele is standing behind a podium, looking up. She appears to be speaking. Kym Whitley is standing next to Steele on the left side of the photograph, looking down at a folder in her hands.

Photograph of Barbara Steele (center) with a man (left) and another woman (right) at the 2014 Ties and Tux Gala, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Steele is standing between the man and woman, looking to the right of the camera and smiling. The other two individuals are sitting at a dining table, facing the camera.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.